3.6 Influence of the Trinity on modern day Christians

How does the love of the Trinity influence Christians?

The love of the Father and the Son flows outwards as the Holy Spirit, inspiring Christians to share love with others as grace.

How does belief in the Trinity support the work of the Catholic Church?

The love of the Trinity strengthens the Church’s mission to help others and inspire Christians to share God's love through mission and evangelism.

What is the role of the Holy Spirit in Christians' lives?

The Holy Spirit enters believers' lives as grace and inspires them to show love to others.

What is the primary aim of mission in the Church?

To send out people to help others in need, such as providing education or medical care, sharing God’s love through actions.

What verse supports the idea that Christians should love others as God loves them?

1 John 4:21 "Those who love God must love their brothers and sisters also."

What does evangelism involve?

Evangelism involves preaching the good news of Jesus and sharing experiences of Christianity to influence others' lives.

How are evangelists inspired to share God's love?

Evangelists are inspired by the Holy Spirit to help others experience the joy and love of Christianity.

What are missionaries motivated by?

Missionaries are motivated by the belief that they should love others as God loves them.

What command from Jesus encourages Christians to spread their faith?

Matthew 28: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit."

How does the quote “the entire activity of the church is an expression of love that seeks the integral good of man” from Deus Caritas Est relate to the Trinity?

It states that the Church’s activity is an expression of love that seeks the good of all people, inspired by the Trinity's love.